Hi All, I have some questions about the "message board posts" that sometimes appear on our list. 1. Are they a query that automatically gets posted to our list because of a computer somewhere, that decides the query should come to our list? 2. Or are they specifically posted to our list? 3.When reponding to one of these "message board posts" should one respond to the list or to the person directly as they may not necessarily even be on this list, if #1 is correct? 4. Why do many of the messages seem to be abruptly cut off? The reason I post these questions, besides the fact that I don't know the answers, is that I posted a reply to a "message board posts" from: jgriffin@att.net And the posts now seem directed as if I posted the original post. I'm as that old song so aptly states, "...bewitched, bothered and bewildered." Forget the 1st one, but the other two do apply to message board posts. Sylvia

I have some information on John & Margaret and the children you mentioned, including a William H. Unfortunately I do not have info for William H 's children. Would like to exchange info with you. Sam Criswell Surnames: Criswell, Crisswell, Lemley Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AEC.2ACE/585 Message Board Post: I am looking for information on William (H.?) Criswell, born 1848, according to 1900 Meade District Census. Married to Susan Lemley, b. 1849. Son was Shelton (my grandfather)b. 1887. Shelton married Myrtle, had 14 children. Strong family history of polycystic kidneys, from Shelton. May well have shown up in his siblings, too. I am trying to find William's parents. Perhaps they were John and Margaret Criswell, other children: Charles, John, Kiziah J., Daniel, Amos, Brady, Norris W. I would appreciate any info that seems to relate to this family. Thanks.

Hi I agree with your guess that William H. Criswell's parents are John Criswell and Margaret Burrows. I've only been able to find them linked in census data. I've not found any vital records to support this . 1850 Marshall Co John Criswell 37 OH Margaret 37 OH ... William H N 3 VA 1860 Marshall Co John Criswell 47 OH Margaret 46 OH .... William H 12 VA 1870 William not found with parents 1880 Marshall Co John Criswell 67 OH Margaret 66 OH W H H 30 VA don't know if this is William H, due to the slight difference of age and that there is another listing. 1880 Marshall Co William Criswell 31 VA Susan 33 VA .... 1900 Marshall Co William Crisswell 58 WV Susan 55 WV Shelton S. 13 WV 1910 Census, William and Susan weren't found, but Shelton age 23 was living with Charles M/ Lydick. There are lots of connections between the Criswell, Marple, Lydick and Vanaman families. Sylvia

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Criswell, Crisswell, Lemley Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AEC.2ACE/585 Message Board Post: I am looking for information on William (H.?) Criswell, born 1848, according to 1900 Meade District Census. Married to Susan Lemley, b. 1849. Son was Shelton (my grandfather)b. 1887. Shelton married Myrtle, had 14 children. Strong family history of polycystic kidneys, from Shelton. May well have shown up in his siblings, too. I am trying to find William's parents. Perhaps they were John and Margaret Criswell, other children: Charles, John, Kiziah J., Daniel, Amos, Brady, Norris W. I would appreciate any info that seems to relate to this family. Thanks.

Sylvia, I have a death certificate on a Sarah Ann Marple who died May 9, 1921 in Newark Licking Co., Ohio [Reg. dist. 718, File No. 28463, Prim Reg. Dis. 8318 Reg. No. 191]. She was born Jan 31, 1840 in Licking Co., Ohio. Her father was Joseph McKinney b. PA and her mother was Elizabeth b. Pa. She was widowed. Her husband was Cyrus Marple. At death, she was 81 yrs 3 mo and 8 days. The informant was: Mr. B. O. Horton, 87 Jefferson Rd. Newark, Ohio. She was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery on May 12, 1921. The cause of death was exhaustion from a Gangrenous arm? If this is your family line, send me your mailing address and I will send this death certificate to you. I do have some Marples that married Iams. Roberta

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/AEC.2ACE/253.2 Message Board Post: I have a Henry Ingram born in 1866 - married to Anne B. Hubbs.

Sylvia: Not sure about George Emerson Marple but Howard Harrison Marple, b 30 Dec 1883 Fred Co VA d 7 Apr 1942 m Ethel May Corns was the son of William Harrison Marple b 1850 Fred Co VA and Caroline Edmonds b abt 1850 in Fred Co VA. I don't have death dates for either of them/. Howard H Marple and Ethel had 6 children one of which I have details on.....he's William Wesley Marple b 1919 and Helen McKinney (1919-1990). I am in contact with their daughter Mollie from time to time. Helen's research made it possible to connect my husband Don's line to all the Marple and Loy families from VA. John Nelson Marple (1842-1923) m to Sarah Criswell (1839-1896) was Don's great grandmother's brother. If you need anything else on this line, let me know. Judy Warth >A number of Marples married into my Criswell family and I got curious >about the Marple family. I have 2 I can't place with parents as they >were born after 1880 and were not living with their families in 1900. >Does any one know who the parents are of George Emerson Marple b about >1882, he married Meta Jo Rieck, and Howard Harrison Marple b about 1883, >he married Ethel May Corns. > >Thanks for any help, > >Sylvia Sligar

Hi All, A number of Marples married into my Criswell family and I got curious about the Marple family. I have 2 I can't place with parents as they were born after 1880 and were not living with their families in 1900. Does any one know who the parents are of George Emerson Marple b about 1882, he married Meta Jo Rieck, and Howard Harrison Marple b about 1883, he married Ethel May Corns. Thanks for any help, Sylvia Sligar

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/AEC.2ACE/584.2 Message Board Post: My sister attended high School with a Tammy Loudenslager from Marshall County, in McMechen, WV (Bishop Donahue High School) in the 70s. You might check with the local catholic churches in McMechen and Benwood

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Logsdon, Logston Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AEC.2ACE/235.1 Message Board Post: Dear Rev Cage: Your Harriet was the daughter of Lawrence b. 1805/12--d. 20 Nov 1867. He was run over by railroad cars working on the BO RR. Married Elizabeth_____ b. 1802. Besides Harriet, their other children were Cynthia Ann b. 1830, married 1 May 1853 to James Toomy; Elizabeth Jane b. 1834, m. 12 Apr 1853 to Manuel Grafton; Franklin b. 1839; Leander b. 1842, m. 31 Mar 1866 to cousin Catherine Logsdon b. 1842 dau. of Anthony (b. 1801) and Sarah Logsdon. Lawrence b. 1805/12 was the son of Bennett b. 1774 and Abigail (Lewis) Logsdon. Hope this helps. I have more if you want to conact me via e-mail. Charles Logston (logston@sr.sticare.com)

First of all, thank you to those that put the Naturalization Index online. At the index site it states that the Naturalization records are at the Morgantown Library. How can I get copies of the original records? Can I request them from the library or somewhere else? Any idea of the cost? Thank you...Tina

Can anyone help me on John Marshall who was a blacksmith in Cameron. He had a sister Nancy Marshall Manning Riggle. I believe he also had a sister Priscilla. In a letter by a son of Priscilla it said Priscilla had a brother who was a blacksmith in Cameron. I have an affidavit signed by a John Marshall for Nancy Marshall, his sister, in 1895. He was born in 1811. I also have an affidavit from Nancy’s brother Emanuel Marshall from Bridgeport, Ohio. I would like to find any information on him, especially his parents. Does anyone know if the Fish funeral home is still in existence in Cameron? I can’t seem to find their address on the internet. Frank Manning fmanning@erols.com

In a message dated 7/5/02 10:05:04 AM Eastern Daylight Time, WVMARSHA-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvmarsha/marsh.htm > > Linda, Loved the story on Mr. and Mrs. Garvin. I knew them when I was little, but do not remember them well. I was wondering if by any chance you knew Mrs. Garvin's maiden name?? My mother-in-law also attended Warwood High School in the 30's, and I may have her picture in the Warwood High Yearbook, if that would hold any personal interest for you. Have a nice trip to the beach. Susie Koehrsen

Is James McCuskey Dewolf still available on line? I have some information on the Blodgett genealogy file if you are interested. Frank Manning fmanning@erols.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AEC.2ACE/583.3 Message Board Post: You will find a nice web page for the Genealogical Society of Southwestern Pennsylvania at http://www.cobweb.net/gssp with information and queries.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/AEC.2ACE/253.1 Message Board Post: I am the great-grandson of Jacob Ingram and Bertha Icard. (grandson of Floyd Ingram and Myra Walton) contact me if you have any questions

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Whipkey-Slonaker, McDonald, Lohr, McCracken, Todd, Loudenslager, King Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AEC.2ACE/584.1 Message Board Post: My great-Uncle, Ray Cramer Whipkey, married Laura Loudenslager in Aleppo, Greene CO PA. Laura, 1891-1980, was D/O Adam Loudenslager and Mary Howard. According to my cousin, a son of Laura Loudenslager and Ray Cramer Whipkey, Adam and Mary Howard are buried in Cameron Municipal Cemetery, Cameron, marshall CO WV. It would appear this could be a son of your Adam. Jim Whipkey

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Loudenslager, Ingram Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AEC.2ACE/584 Message Board Post: I am researching Adam Loudenslager, b. 1765 Maryland (per the 1850 census of Marshall Co., VA), d. after 1850. His children are David, Phillip, George, Joseph, Charles, John, and Rebecca. Adam’s wife is dead by 1850 but we believe her name is Nancy because an Adam and Nancy Loudenslager are buried in the “Old Wolf Run” Cemetery on Irish Ridge, Marshall Co., WV. I would like to correspond with anyone who has information on this family.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HORN, ULERY Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AEC.2ACE/583.2 Message Board Post: I was in Washington Co doing research in May 2002. Wasington Historical Society 49 East Maiden Street, Washington PA 15301 724-225-6740 FAX 724-225-8495 web: www.wchspa.org email: info@wchspa.org Located at the LeMoye House - hours 11-3:30 PM Tues through Friday Feb through mid Dec varies on weekends. Call ahead to verify. They sell a kit for researchers $10.00 - check the web site for details.The maps included were very good. I did not call ahead to get times when a researcher was in. You need to do that. Many early Court House records were discarded. Many individuals and groups have tried to compile information from a variety of other sources. I didn't know who I was looking for so did not visit the Court House to look at land records. I spent several hours at the Citizens Library. The Genealogical Society of Southwestern Pennsyvlania Reserach materials are housed there. The Library has a copy machine - coin operated or you can discuss with information folks and get access to a key if you plan to copy alot of documents. Everyone was very pleasant. The library has Pedigree Charts, a card file of other researachers, and files dedicated to information requested and received on surnames. I found interesting stuff in all three. The space is small compared to others I have visited, but they have a large quantity of books and reference materials. They have a booklet on the table to guide you through some of the main publications depending on what you are reseraching. You may want to contact them in advance about what times volunteers are there. I was alone the entire time. The research librarian for the library proper assisted me with finding a phone number for an author and publisher. Can you believe it, the author was still alive and copies of the book still available. A first for me in my short time involved with this endeavor. One Word of Caution: The parking lot has meters. I kept going out but ended up with a ticket as I was trying to finish up to go catch a plane. The city made it very simple to pay them, there is a box on the street at the edge of the parking lot to put your fine in the designated envelope. A little weird, but at least accommodating. I wish I had three days to spend there but ...... Genealogical Society of Southerwestern PA P O Box 894 Washington PA 15301 Citizens Library 55 South College Street Washington PA 15301 724-222-2400 Other libraries identified in the Historical Society Kit: Washington and Jefferson College Library Lincoln and Wheeling Streets Washington PA 15301 724-225-8304 California University of PA Louis L Manderina Library and Archives California PA 15419 724-938-4091 The list of Genealogical Repositories included information on many libraries in Western PA. The list is substantial. Good Luck on your trip.